Gia Giudice Speaks Out on Riley Burruss Drama Saying She Didn’t Know It Would Be A Big Deal And Meant No Harm

Gia Giudice Speaks Out on Riley Burruss Drama Saying She Didn't Know It Would Be A Big Deal And Meant No Harm

Gia Giudice and Riley Burruss may both be daughters of Bravo royalty, but that hasn’t stopped tensions from rising between the two ahead of the premiere of Next Gen NYC. The upcoming Bravo series, featuring the next generation of Real Housewives kids, is already generating drama — and it’s not even on air yet.

Gia Giudice Speaks Out on Riley Burruss Drama Saying She Didn’t Know It Would Be A Big Deal And Meant No Harm

The rift began after Gia, 24, made some offhand comments on her podcast Casual Chaos, comparing The Real Housewives of New Jersey and The Real Housewives of Atlanta — the franchises that made their moms, Teresa Giudice and Kandi Burruss, household names. “I didn’t think it was that deep,” Gia told Us Weekly on May 31. “I don’t know how to please her, I guess.”

During the podcast, co-host Dolores Catania suggested that RHOA could “give RHONJ a run,” prompting Gia to bring up the conversation with Riley, 22. But Riley didn’t appreciate the comparison. “She looked at me and said, ‘No, they’re very different,’” Gia recalled. “I was very surprised, but she got very offended when I said that. It was me also trying to bond over something.”

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Gia Giudice later clarified that her intention wasn’t to compare their moms or offend anyone. “All I was saying was, obviously, every Housewife franchise has its own niche,” she explained. “But at the end of the day, they also have the same common denominator. They’re friend groups with drama.”

TikTok commentary only added fuel to the fire. “It’s the same guy that always reports on drama,” Gia noted, referring to a content creator who weighed in. “He actually [hit] the nail on the head. He said, ‘I don’t really think Gia was comparing Kandi and Teresa.’ I was not. In no way, shape or form.”

“I really was just like, our moms are on reality TV. They’re both on Bravo. I don’t know, she didn’t really like it, I guess,” Gia added.

Despite the conflict with Riley, Gia said she’s built a solid bond with another castmate, Ariana Biermann, daughter of RHOA alum Kim Zolciak. Ariana, 23, confirmed the quick connection: “I didn’t know what to think, but I definitely didn’t think we were going to hit it off on our first day ever hanging out, and that’s what we did.” Still, she noted that her friendship with Riley could complicate things. “That will definitely keep some friendships rocky and on the rocks between a lot of different people.”

With Next Gen NYC right around the corner, the next wave of Real Housewives drama looks ready to take center stage.

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16 comments

BC June 4, 2025 - 9:27 pm
I'm not really a Gia or Giudice fan, but I'm team Gia on this. Riley is rude and entitled, and clearly has no social skills. Gia was just trying to make conversation but it's obvious Riley thinks she's above it all. She hasn't been taught any manners, but it's not surprising given the role models and genes she has - her mother and grandmother, Ugh!
Evil Queen June 3, 2025 - 3:52 pm
Don’t worry about it Gia. The people that support you know you didn’t have any ulterior motives Some people will always make mountains out of mole hills.
michers June 3, 2025 - 6:26 pm
Very true
michers June 3, 2025 - 6:26 pm
Very true
Shaunna June 3, 2025 - 12:18 pm
Riley comes across as having an elitist attitude, she was also mean to Kaela (Todd's daughter) in the beginning. Well, at least Riley can now form a sentence and I'm with Gia on this one.
BC June 4, 2025 - 9:23 pm
Yep, she's just like her mother and her awful grandmother. Elitist and rude.
BC June 4, 2025 - 9:23 pm
Yep, she's just like her mother and her awful grandmother. Elitist and rude.
OchoCinco June 3, 2025 - 11:38 am
STFU, Gia. You are the only one trying to make something out of nothing. Riley has not uttered one word about this shit. Just like your felonious mother, you live to start drama and then you go on to play the victim.Again, shut your hot dog bun lips, Junior!
BC June 4, 2025 - 9:25 pm
Are you ok? Gia did not start this whole drama.
OchoCinco June 5, 2025 - 12:24 am
I'm good and yes she did start it by making something out of nothing and talking about it and nauseum.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark June 3, 2025 - 3:23 pm
I love how Gia ain't kissing her ass, which you know is blowing Riley's circuits. First of all, Kandy has done an exemplary job implanting a chip on her daughter's shoulder ... couple that with the last four years which has given Riley the false notion that she's special and beyond criticism.
AnEnigmaWrappedInSnark June 3, 2025 - 3:23 pm
I love how Gia ain't kissing her ass, which you know is blowing Riley's circuits. First of all, Kandy has done an exemplary job implanting a chip on her daughter's shoulder ... couple that with the last four years which has given Riley the false notion that she's special and beyond criticism.
RyNy83 June 3, 2025 - 8:17 am
I'm not a Gia apologist but Riley thinks she is above Gia when Gia's impact in housewives was a 10, and Riley's was a 1. most people don't even remember her.
michers June 3, 2025 - 3:49 pm
And I’m adding to this : the girl has done nothing wrong to warrant so much hate she gets and what’s awful is that she only gets it because strangers hate her mother . She’s done well through school , college - offered to do her own podcast at her age along with a show so because she didn’t go to law school - we hate her lol? It’s unreal to me . She’s done nothing wrong (yet - I hope it stays that way !) in her life to be attacked the way she is .
Zap It June 3, 2025 - 10:12 am
I don't watch the show but wishing Gia well. She really is a beautiful girl.
Zap It June 3, 2025 - 10:12 am
I don't watch the show but wishing Gia well. She really is a beautiful girl.
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